EQ8 Beyond the Basics

EQ8 Beyond the Basics

*PLEASE NOTE: Class date listed above is TENTATIVE.  You will be able to register once the date and location are confirmed.

Ready to take your EQ8 skills up a notch?

This class is perfect for confident beginners who already understand the basics of Electric Quilt 8 (EQ8) and are ready to explore more creative possibilities. Together, we’ll move beyond simple block drawing and quilt layouts to focus on design techniques that help you bring your quilting ideas to life on screen before you ever make a single cut of fabric.

You’ll learn how to import and scale fabric images to see exactly how your favorite prints will look in your quilt design. We’ll explore how to use fussy cutting tools in EQ8 to position fabric motifs just the way you want them, helping you create eye-catching centers and perfectly balanced designs.

We’ll also cover how to build custom libraries to organize your most-used fabrics, blocks, and color palettes so your creative resources are always at your fingertips. Along the way, you’ll pick up time-saving tips and shortcuts that make designing in EQ8 more fun and efficient.

Whether you want to preview fabric combinations, plan your next project, or experiment with color and scale before committing to a layout, this class will help you use EQ8 with confidence and creativity.

Bring your curiosity and your quilting imagination—you’ll leave inspired and ready to design quilts that are uniquely your own!